It uses great metaphors, similes, and imagery.
It keeps you reading, wanting to find out what's next.
It teaches about honesty.
It talks about dealing with eating disorders.
It talks about dealing with other tragic events.
It shows that you can't jump to conclusions without learning more about it.
It shows people that their problems aren't so bad.
"Dessen’s books are engrossing, each one better than its predecessor...Dessen weaves a sometimes funny, mostly emotional, and very satisfying story." ---VOYA
"Dessen explores the interior and exterior lives of her characters and shows their flaws, humanity, struggles and incremental successes. This is young adult fiction at its best." ---School Library Journal
It uses great metaphors, similes, and imagery.
It keeps you reading, wanting to find out what's next.
It teaches about honesty.
It talks about dealing with eating disorders.
It talks about dealing with other tragic events.
It shows that you can't jump to conclusions without learning more about it.
It shows people that their problems aren't so bad.
"Dessen’s books are engrossing, each one better than its predecessor...Dessen weaves a sometimes funny, mostly emotional, and very satisfying story." ---VOYA
"Dessen explores the interior and exterior lives of her characters and shows their flaws, humanity, struggles and incremental successes. This is young adult fiction at its best." ---School Library Journal
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A Booksense Top Ten Pic
Best Seller New York Times
A YALSA Teen’s Top Ten
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